NFL Football 3h Briefing

Last updated: March 23, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Wide Receiver Market Correction

Jaxon Smith-Njigba secured a record contract extension with the Seattle Seahawks, signing a four-year deal worth $168.6 million that instantly establishes him as the NFL's highest-paid wide receiver, sources confirmed. This massive outlay prompts a look back at historical spending, as analysis of megadeals from 2013 to 2022 reveals that high-priced free agent signings, ranging from Tom Brady to Brock Osweiler, do not consistently translate into expected stardom or on-field success.